United Airlines UA6497 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA6497 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Walvis Bay (WVB) Namibia. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 10:20 18 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Rooikop Airport at 12:55 18 January 2026 Africa/Windhoek. The flight will last about 2 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of UA6497 is Arrived On time

UA6497 - UAL6497 United Airlines (UA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to WVB
WVB Walvis Bay Namibia
Arrived On time
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 10:20 18 January 2026
Actual 10:20 18 January 2026
A 22
Arrival Rooikop Airport
IATA: WVBICAO: FYWB
Scheduled 12:55 18 January 2026
Actual 12:45 18 January 2026
None None
UA6497 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: BA 6313, EK 4166, KL 4622, QF 8346, QR 5740
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1433 kms / 891 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 9
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 190
  • Callsign: SKW6497
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2026-01-18 20:38 PM
  • Current Time in Walvis Bay: Sunday 2026-01-18 20:38 PM

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA6497

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA6313
British Airways 		18/01/2026
10:20 		2 hours 25 minutes
12:55
Qantas QF8346
Qantas 		18/01/2026
10:20 		2 hours 35 minutes
12:55
Qatar Airways QR5740
Qatar Airways 		18/01/2026
10:20 		2 hours 9 minutes
12:55
Airlink 4Z141
Airlink 		18/01/2026
10:20 		2 hours 22 minutes
12:55
Emirates EK4166
Emirates 		18/01/2026
10:20 		2 hours 35 minutes
12:55
SWISS LX9152
SWISS 		18/01/2026
14:05 		2 hours 18 minutes
16:40
United Airlines UA2979
United Airlines 		18/01/2026
10:20 		2 hours 25 minutes
12:45

United Airlines Flight UA6497 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA6497 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 1433 km (891 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA6497 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA6497 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA6497 flight?

All United Airlines UA6497 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA6497 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA6497 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .